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Senior Accountant, Broker-Dealer Accounting

DriveWealth
Location
Office - NYC
Posted
17 days ago
Department
Finance
Salary
$140,000 – $150,000
What they actually want (must-haves)
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a broker-dealer or regulated financial services environment
  • Working knowledge of broker-dealer specific concepts such as customer/broker payables and regulatory fee structures
  • Strong general ledger and month-end close experience
  • Experience with high transaction volumes and reconciling activity across multiple external counterparties
  • Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/GL systems
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
Nice to have
  • Exposure to FOCUS reporting and net capital rules
  • CPA or active progress toward CPA preferred
What the job really is

As a Senior Accountant at DriveWealth, you will play a crucial role in the monthly close process of a self-clearing broker-dealer. Your responsibilities will include managing bank reconciliations, preparing accruals for clearing and execution costs, and ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements. This position requires collaboration with various teams and offers significant visibility within the organization as your work supports regulatory filings and financial reporting.

Benefits
  • Competitive compensation
  • Equity
  • 401(k) match
  • Medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Vision insurance
Things to weigh
  • Role requires in-office presence three to four days a week in NYC
  • No remote work options available outside specified locations
  • No salary listed in the posting, but a range is provided
  • Position involves complex regulatory compliance and scrutiny
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